Tropical Storm Karen May Bring Rain to Coastal Region
Local forecasts indicate Tropical Storm Karen will approach the Gulf Coast this weekend with rain chances rising in the coming days. National Weather Service meteorologists say one to two inches possible Sunday into Monday, with higher totals depending on storm track. The main effects are expected Monday into Tuesday with a potential for tornadoes within the system.
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Lower Savannah COG Aids County Residents With Wide Range
The Lower Savannah Council of Governments serving Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Calhoun and Orangeburg counties runs about 40 programs from Wagener Road. Executive director Connie Shade says the agency funnels 75 cents per person back to counties, delivering grants services and programs and estimated annual budget 12 to 15 million dollars with roughly 2.5 million for operations. Lynnda Bassham oversees the Aging Disability Transportation Resource Center assisting with Medicare Part D enrollment and decision making.
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Lynnda Bassham
Savannah
Nonprofit of the Week aids Medicare shoppers and drug access
The Lower Savannah COG provides walk in and remote Medicare Part D guidance amid enrollment changes. The program helps seniors and others understand coverage and connects patients with free or low cost medications through partnerships with pharmaceutical companies. Since 2004 they have helped residents obtain millions in drugs.
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Aiken County
Savannah
Lower Savannah COG seeks volunteers for resource programs
The Lower Savannah Council of Governments invites volunteers to assist with programs linking residents to resources or benefits and to visit nursing home and assisted living facility residents. Contact 803-649-7981 at 2748 Wagener Road.
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Pastor Kevin Carter enters State House race District 86
Kevin Carter senior pastor of Talatha Baptist Church announced his bid for South Carolina House District 86 in 2014. He promotes tax cuts, smaller government, and opposition to Obamacare while backing term limits and the FairTax. A meet and greet is set for Saturday in Aiken with RSVP details and campaign information available online.
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Talatha Baptist Church
Newberry Hall
S.C
Bill Taylor
Carter
United States Navy
Shelley
South Carolina
Columbia
Sycamore Drive
Aiken
Nancybookin
Gforcecable
Kevincartersc.com
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